Suspicious person call
On July 20, 2016 the Guelph Police received the report of a male seen on two separate occasions in the area of the Royal City Park children’s play area between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The concern is that the man does not seem to know the kids but has been seen talking to them and pushing them on the swings.
There has been no complaints of a criminal act but the Guelph Police would like to identify and speak with this man.
He is described as white, 5’10”, approximately 25-35 years old, short brown hair and no facial hair. He was wearing dark pants and a dark long sleeve shirt.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst A. Malcolm at 519-824-1212 at extension #7195. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Break and enter
On July 20, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Huron Street residence to investigate a break and enter. It was reported that at approximately 12:30 a.m., one of the residents found a man inside the home and told him to leave. The man left the residence and no theft is reported. The man is described as white with short red/blonde buzzed hair wearing a black shirt.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Apps at 519-824-1212 at extension #7162. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Break and enter
On July 20, 2016 at 6:05 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Cardigan Street residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the garage sometime overnight and stole a bicycle.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst A. Malcolm at 519-824-1212 at extension #7195. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Theft of car
On July 21, 2016 at 4:10 a.m., the Guelph Police went to Starwood Avenue for the report of a stolen car that just occurred. The owner advised that earlier in the day his gym bag was stolen from an unlocked car in his driveway. The bag contained the keys to the stolen car. In an attempt to protect the car with the stolen keys, he blocked that vehicle in with another car. The culprit(s) damaged the car that was blocking the stolen one and damaged the residences garden in driving the vehicle away. Police searched the area but could not locate the car. It is described as a grey Toyota Corolla with Ontario plates 913TLS.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Apps at 519-824-1212 at extension #7162. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Downtown arrest
On July 20, 2016 at 4:40 p.m., the Guelph Police High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) spoke with a male downtown that had been previously released from bail court on July 19, 2016. The male was found to be in breach of a condition of that bail release and he was arrested.
The 37-year-old Guelph man has been charged with breach of recognizance and two counts of breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on July 21, 2016.
Theft from cars
On July 20, 2016 the Guelph Police received two reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Waterloo Avenue and Darling Crescent.
This crime is easily avoided by locking your cars, keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle and parked in a well-lit and visible area where possible. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website under Online Reporting. You can also check out recent theft from car locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Road safety enforcement on July 20
In the area of Gordon Street and Maltby Road from 7:45 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. - 7 tickets issued.
In the area of Stone Road East from 7 p.m. - 8:10 p.m. - 2 tickets issued.
Ontario Street stop sign enforcement randomly throughout the day – 10 tickets issued
Police incidents from the past 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 222 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
